This subreddit is a place for redditors to motivate each other to quit smoking. We welcome anyone who wishes to join in by asking or giving advice, sharing stories, or just encouraging someone who is trying to quit.

Tonight my friend offered me a cigarette. The rationalizations began: "just one won't hurt" "it's not like you're going to buy a whole pack". I had the cigarette in my hand. He lit his, I smelled the smoke, and immediately, I gave him the cigarette back. I sat out there on the porch while he smoked his cigarette, and didn't cave. Fuck yes.

You think alcohol is the worst part? Poor innocent and naive Danno. BBQ and cookouts are by far the worst temptation. The craving for a smoke after all those ribs, hot dogs, and smoked BBQ chicken legs. It is lady temptation practically taking your pants off and licking just the tip.

Congratulations! Don't do it! Just think of it this way: you can "enjoy" that one cigarette that will most likely lead you back into the addiction risking serious bodily harm OR you can fight the cravings at the moment and stay healthy and happy!

I know you were speaking metaphorically, but you don't even really enjoy smoking the actual cigarette anyway, you know? Your body can't handle smoking anymore so you feel a bit light headed and queasy.

Good job!
Most of my friends are smokers, so I very often get into situations where I'm talking to a smoking person. If I feel a hint of craving, I just ask for a cigarette, smell it, let my brain realise it's nothing like what it thinks it is and give it back.

Well done, I have bad experiences like that before last time I tried to quit smoking. Most of my friends are smokers and were convinced that I would cave in at some point, offering me cigarettes etc too. I didn't have any for a few months, moved away and started a new job and somehow I found my self smoking. Keep it up!